Community Education Instructor

Compensation

The hourly pay rate will be between $20.00 and $22.50 per hour, depending on the certifications required for the specific class.

Compensation Type:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Casual

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

19

Grade:

NE10

Department:

Continuing Education

Position Summary

The Community Education Instructor is responsible for teaching and facilitating classes designed to provide non-credit, enrichment, or skills-based instruction to community members at Luna Community College. This role is essential for delivering quality, long-term course offerings to the community. This position will be part time at 19 hours per week or less.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop and deliver engaging instruction in the listed subject areas. And ensure all instruction is executed safely and in compliance with required specialty and LCC standards.

• Fiber Arts, Sewing, Quilting

• Hospitality

• Art/Drawing

• Book Study Groups

• Culinary or Cooking Classes

• Fitness/Exercise Classes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expertise in the subject matter being taught (e.g., Cooking, Fitness, Arts, etc.).
• Strong verbal communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of community members

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES

• Expertise/experience necessary to teach the specific course subject.
• Required Certifications for Specific Classes (Long-Term):
• Culinary or Cooking Classes: Must possess current ServSafe certification at time of application.
• Fitness/Exercise Classes: Must be certified in the specific specialty (e.g., Yoga, Zumba, etc.) AND hold a current First Aid/CPR card at time of application.

Next Steps

We encourage all current and prospective instructors of long-term courses to prepare the necessary documentation, particularly the required certifications. To ensure a consistent and efficient hiring process at Luna Community College, we require all applicants to apply for any open position through our website at https://luna.edu/. All new hires will be processed and managed within our Workday system.

*If you have questions about your specific course, certification requirements, or the application process for the new part-time employee status, please contact Karen Torres directly at 5054542522 or ktorres@luna.edu

*Important Notice for Community Education Instructors: Employment and Course Structure Changes

We're excited to announce important updates regarding the employment structure for Community Education instructors at Luna Community College (LCC), effective January 2025. These changes are designed to support our instructors and enhance the quality and continuity of our long-term course offerings.

*Employment Status for Long-Term Courses

Beginning in January 2025, instructors teaching courses intended to run longer than three months will be hired as part-time employees of Luna Community College.

*Short-Term Course Instructor Status

If you are teaching a short-term course (defined as a single-session or course running less than three months), you will be hired on a contractor basis (1099 form).

As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.